Overview

Features

While the Faculty of Health at the University of Waterloo values international students in our graduate Public Health Sciences - Aging, Health and Well-Being programs, we can only accept a small proportion of these students.

Programme Structure

Research areas:

Health information management

Illness and injury prevention

Dementia and dementia care

Social and environmental aspects of aging

Health services and continuum of care

Nutrition and healthy lifestyles

Vascular aging and cerebrovascular disease

Epidemiology and aging

Mobility and aging

Gender, sexuality, ethnicities and aging

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

68

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IELTS

7.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waterloo, Canada

Disciplines

Public Health Health Sciences View 42 other PhDs in Health Sciences in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

68

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Resume/Curriculum vitae

Supplementary information form (SIF)

Transcript(s)

Writing sample

References

Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
Normally a Master's degree with a minimum 75% average in a field that is relevant to the area of aging, health and well-being (normally kinesiology, recreation and leisure studies or health studies and gerontology, but other degrees in life and social sciences could be suitable as well).

Submit a letter indicating reasons for pursuing graduate studies and a written statement outlining research interests.

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items like Additional medical costs, Repatriation, Liability etc. Make sure your student insurance covers your needs.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

14792 CAD / year

≈ 14792 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4508 CAD / year

≈ 4508 CAD / year

Living costs

Waterloo

Canada

810 - 1447 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Waterloo

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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